The basic problem is that the political strategy by the SNP, and which is needed to win, (free everything; "progressive" to a fault; all paid for by oil, um, wind; etc) is diametrically opp… (View Post)

Rather ironically Brexit has proven to be a nail in the coffin for Indy, along with the currency question. FFS: the best they can do is argue that England is stealing Scotland's wind! The projec… (View Post)

I agree. The Tories need to head off Reform over immigration, the political consequences of which are existential, but not over issues like net zero which they can usefully use to contrast themselves… (View Post)

They, at least, get it. The problem, frankly, is that people here feel unsafe due to immigration. There may be racist attitudes, and/or concerns about integration too. But the killer perception is th… (View Post)

There is (or was) a cluster of second-hand bookshops on and around West Port, below the old town. If you're so inclined, a good place to wile away a few hours. (View Post)